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Trademark Renewal

Trademark registration is granted for specific term i.e. 10 years from its application. The renewal of the trademark is necessary to continue enjoying your ownership rights over it. Renew your trademark before it expires.

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What is Trademark Renewal?

A registered trademark in India expires after 10 years. But, it can be kept permanent by filing a trademark renewal application online or offline by paying necessary renewal fees every 10 years. This application has to be filed on or before 6 months from the date of expiration of the registration. Trademark Renewal in India can help you keep your trademark perpetual and permanent as there are no restrictions on how many times and for how many years you wish to keep your trademark status active and registered.

Benefits of Trademark Renewal in India

Protection from Frivolous Litigation

It is possible to have a seamless trademark protection without any chances of litigation. Renewal of trademarks makes impossible for someone to claim rights over it other than the trademark owner.

Extension of Ownership Rights

One can avail protection from infringement of rights over the brand name. The exclusive rights over the trademark are extended for 10 years after each renewal. Hence it provides a permanent protection of your brand and goodwill created by the brand.

Brand Name Security

Renewal of trademark promises continuous and unhindered protection of the brand name. Failure of renewal leads to a lapse of legal protection in Brand name.

Monetary Returns

A trademark owner has the exclusive rights to assign or license the mark to someone else in return of some monetary compensation. Thus, one can make a profit from a registered trademark as well.

Documents required for trademark renewal application

Proof of Applicant

PAN Card and Address Proof of Applicant

Certificate of registration (other than Individual applicant)

TM Certificate

Trademark registration certificate issued by Registry

Power of Attorney

It allows the attorney to file the trademark renewal application on your behalf with the trademark registry

Copy of TM-A

The application filed with the TM Registry for its registration is to be provided

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When do I need to apply for Trademark Renewal in India?

An online application for renewal of Trademark in India shall be made no earlier than 1 year before the expiry of 10 years from the date of application. The application of Trademark Renewal after the expiry of a period of 10 years can be made only by payment of additional fees. Hence applying for renewal 6 months prior to the expiry date is ideal.

Can I renew the Trademark even after expiry of period i.e. 10 years?

The Registry of Trademark may condone the period of delay for renewal of trademark by 6 months after the expiry of 10 years. Online application for Trademark Renewal in India can be made after the expiry of 10 years with a payment of additional fees.

What is Trademark Renewal Process in India?

An online trademark renewal application shall be made with the help of Registered Trademark Attorney in India with the payment of renewal fee and additional or late fee (as applicable). A trademark renewal request can be filed six months prior to the date of trademark expiry. Before the expiry of the trademark, the registrar sends a notice to the owner regarding the expiry and the renewal fees and conditions. In case of lapse, the trademark gets removed from the register. An extension period of six months post-expiration is given in case one misses the deadline along with an additional late fee.

What if the trademark expires?

You can apply for the restoration of an expired trademark within 6 months from its expiry date to keep using it. But the delay of 6 months can be risky and shall attract additional fees and documentation.

What is difference between a trademark registration and a Trademark renewal?

Trademark Registration is a long process that takes a number of documents and requires more time than the renewal. A renewal is basically for continuing your ownership and use of the trademark, while registration is the initial process to get its exclusive ownership. After completion of every 10 years, the trademark needs to be renewed.

What are the consequences of failure to renew the trademark?

In the case of non-renewal, the consequences are severe. Because the trademark would be removed from the register and any other person can claim it and get it registered to their name.

Whether there will be any changes in the rights after renewal of trademark?

Trademark renewal does not create any changes in the rights of the trademark holder. As long as the trademark is valid, the trademark holder would enjoy all the rights that he/she acquired during the primary registration.

Is the trademark valid outside India?

Trademarks are usually territorial and are valid only in the country where they are filed. However, one can file for registration separately in individual countries, which can be an expensive proposition or you can submit an application via WIPO or CTM for registration across multiple countries.

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Trademark Renewal

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Extension of Ownership Rights

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Monetary Returns

Proof of Applicant

TM Certificate

Power of Attorney

Copy of TM-A

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TM Certificate

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Copy of TM-A

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